NPI Project Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer for design and NPI tasks. The role involves managing NPI projects from enquiry to production, applying design for manufacture principles, and liaising with tooling suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in tooling and plastics, with a minimum HNC in engineering. This position offers opportunities for international travel and collaboration in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Management Succession Plan

Qualifications

• Experienced Tooling Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer or similar.
• Background in tooling and plastics with injection moulding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of NPI projects from customer enquiry to production.
• Lead NPI projects from enquiry through to launch.
• Apply Design for Manufacture principles.
• Control costs, prototypes, and engineering changes.

Skills

Strong project engineering skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA

Ability to translate customer requirements

Education

Min HNC in relevant engineering qualification

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

Project Engineer - Design & NPI

Plastic Mould Tools

Competitive Salary + Management Succession Plan

Are you a technically minded engineer with a passion for turning ideas into production reality?

Step into a role where your engineering expertise shapes products from concept to production. This is a hands‑on opportunity to join a forward‑looking manufacturer, combining project engineering with design for manufacture in plastics and tooling.

The Role

Manage all aspects of NPI projects from customer enquiry through to production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead NPI projects from enquiry through to launch
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles to ensure robust, cost‑effective solutions
• Liaise with tooling suppliers and manage jig & fixture sourcing
• Control costs, prototypes, and engineering changes
• Prepare APQP & PPAP documentation
• Train operators, develop SOPs & work instructions for new tooling
• Support quotations and technical proposals
• Use 3D CAD (approx. 15% of role) to support design activity
• International travel to visit suppliers and customers, building strong technical relationships

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experienced Tooling Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer or similar
• A background in tooling and plastics, ideally with injection moulding experience.
• Min HNC is a relevant engineering qualification
• Strong project engineering skills with design knowledge – Catia V5 – advantageous
• Knowledge / experience of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and engineering change management.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking organisation with a strong reputation in automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Work on challenging projects that span from concept design through to full‑scale production.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge tooling, injection moulding processes, and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short‑term and fixed‑term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our Commitment

• Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
• Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.